Preschool Instructor

Job Title: Preschool Instructor

Job Status: Part Time - Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Recreation Services Manager - Youth

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Essential Job Duties
• Supervise all classroom activities and daily routines.
• Establish a nurturing relationship with the children and parents and treat them in a positive manner.
• Oversee, direct, and work with the teacher assistant on daily class preparation.
• Prepare classroom & clean up daily.
• Maintain a clean & organized work environment.
• Maintain current certification for First Aid and CPR.
• Prepare written lesson plans & submit them to the Preschool Director following the monthly curriculum-planning meeting.
• Assign Teacher Assistant duties.
• Review lesson plans and activities for the month with Preschool Director and Preschool Assistant Instructor
• Attend all scheduled orientation, open houses, and informational nights as scheduled for the program.
• Attend required training and safety programs as established and recognized by the Wheeling Park District.
• Complete necessary forms and report all accidents, incidents, or inappropriate behavior to the Preschool Director.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the preschool program and submit recommendations for improvements and program changes to the Preschool Director
• Maintain required records of programs and class participation documentation as required.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival 30minutes prior to class start time
• Attend in-service training and workshops to promote knowledge in related areas of responsibility.
• Possess good organizational skills and the ability to read and understand printed material.
• Be safe and use good judgment in all aspects of the position.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements
Graduate of a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood or closely related field preferred. Or Associates Degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education in Education, Early Childhood. Or Minimum three (3) years teaching experience with young children.


Skills and Abilities
• Ability to prepare, organize, and implement creative lesson plans.
• Ability to work with an assigned teacher assistant.
• Able to operate a computer and use word processing skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, leadership, and the capability to work in a positive manner with the students, their families, and other Park District staff.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days. Knowledge
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of preschool curriculum.

Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions
• Able to perform indoor and outdoor duties
• May be exposed to natural and potentially extreme weather conditions while supervising employees or attending job related activities away from the office
• Employee may be exposed to chemicals or other potentially dangerous materials utilized in the manufacturing of arts and crafts, or routine maintenance supplies.